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【kaka礼节美语】123 都是文化差异害的 2

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中国雇员Cathy要去美国考察，她找美国同事Mark了解美国文化，以免在待人接物的时候在礼节方面闹笑话。

K: If I'm using public transport...should I give up my seat if I see elderly people?

M: Yes. I think that's proper behavior pretty much everywhere in the world. ---1---.

K: A friend told me that Westerners don't like it when people blow their nose.

M: Actually, that's true. ---2---. Of course, if you have to do it, then you may - just turn as far away from people as possible and do it quietly. It would be even better to get up and move away before blowing your nose.

K: Wow...that's good to know. I might have committed a real "faux pas."

坐公交车给老人、小孩和孕妇让座，到哪里都不会错。在大庭广众之下擤鼻子会被认为是举止粗鲁。It is a bit rude to blow your nose in public. 如果迫不得已，最好尽量离别人远点，或者索性站起来，到旁边去擤鼻子。

M: And of course, ---3---.

K: Yeah. I agree with that one. It's disgusting when someone coughs and spits in public. In the movies it seems like all Westerners wear their shoes indoors, is this true?

M: Many people in America do wear their shoes in the house. ---4---. But...more and more Western people are beginning to follow the Asian tradition of removing your shoes in the house.

Mark说，随地吐痰是绝对不行的。 Spitting is always a no-no. 美国人在家也穿鞋？Mark说，不少美国人在家确实穿鞋，但是去别人家作客，最好wipe off your shoes on the doormat before you go inside，进去以前最好在门垫上把鞋底擦干净。

K: My boss told me that it's a super big faux pas to be late in Japan. Is that true in America as well?

M: Yes...but we are a little more flexible. ---5---.

K: When I was in London last year I was eating with my Chinese friend. She whistled for a waiter to come over and when the man came over, he looked so angry!

M: Oh, yes...that's a major faux pas. ---6---!

K: Mark...I can't thank you enough for your tips! I really appreciate it!

M: Sure! Let's chat again before you leave.

迟到在日本是大忌，a super big faux pas。 Mark说，在美国虽然没那么严格，迟到五分钟也算正常，但最好还是准时或是提前到。还有，在西方，招呼任何服务人员，都不能打响指或是吹口哨。 NEVER snap your fingers or whistle at any kind of service personnel. 这样做被认为是非常不礼貌的。